Awards & Recognitions

Clifford Law Offices has been awarded the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers Award by The National Law Journal in the category of Medical Malpractice. This national honor recognizes the firm’s exceptional results, leadership, and long-standing commitment to advocating for victims of medical negligence. With a track record of impressive, record-breaking results, the firm’s medical malpractice team has consistently demonstrated success in handling some of the most complex and high-stakes medical negligence cases in Illinois and beyond….

Three attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list, which recognizes rising global legal leaders. Partners Bradley M. Cosgrove, Sarah F. King, and Joseph T. Murphy are listed among the top attorneys worldwide who are shaping the future of the legal profession through leadership, innovation, and dedication to justice. Inclusion on the Lawdragon X – The Next Generation list is a reflection of not…

Kristofer S. Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). The 2,100+ volunteer member organization is comprised of attorneys who donate their time and legal knowledge to help thousands of low-income Chicagoans each year. “All of us at Clifford Law Offices are very proud of Kris’ generous giving of his time and expertise to those who are…

Two Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the inaugural Forbes 2025 America’s Best‑In‑State Lawyers list. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, is recognized in the practice area of personal injury, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, is recognized in the practice area of medical malpractice. Forbes’ inaugural list highlights the top lawyers in each state, based on a comprehensive selection process that includes peer recommendations, client…

Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been invited to join The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 in the Civil Plaintiff category. A skilled civil plaintiffs’ attorney with over a decade of experience, Joseph Murphy represents victims of negligence in high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death cases, helping clients recover from catastrophic injuries related to auto accidents, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, and other complex matters. He approaches each case with unwavering dedication, compassion,…

A Chicago Lawyer article titled “Next In Line” highlights the achievements of the emerging generation of leading trial lawyers in Chicago’s plaintiffs bar and the influence they have had on their clients and the legal community. Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices and a highly regarded Chicago plaintiffs attorney, is among the attorneys recognized in the piece, for not only his trial accomplishments but also his vision for the future of the legal…

Six attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been recognized across three 2024 Illinois TopVerdict™ lists for their work in recovering significant case results on behalf of clients. These achievements, attained by partners Bradley M. Cosgrove, Craig J. Squillace, Keith A. Hebeisen, and Charles R. Haskins, as well as Courtney A. Berlin and Devin J. Piper, associates at the firm, demonstrate a continued dedication to excellence in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, and a commitment…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been listed among the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar by The National Law Journal. A notable medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago, Sarah King, is routinely recognized for her record-breaking case results that bring closure and security to individuals and families facing irreparable harm. She approaches the complex cases she handles with intelligence and determination to achieve justice for those who have…

Leading aviation attorney Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers list. Over the course of four decades, Bob Clifford has established a reputation as a staunch advocate for individuals facing serious injury or loss due to global catastrophic events. Under his leadership, Clifford Law Offices has become an internationally recognized plaintiff trial firm, focusing on complex aviation, transportation, personal injury,…